VICTORIAN STATE BUDGET 2022/23 - LATROBECITY COUNCIL SUBMISSION - LATROBE CITY COUNCIL
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LatrobeCity Council Submission
Victorian State Budget
2022/23
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Table of Contents
04
Flood Recovery
07
Gippsland Material
Project Recovery Facility (MRF)
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Introduction
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Inter-Township
15
Latrobe City
Trail Network Infrastructure Fund
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Melbourne Walhalla
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Erica
km
Maffra
100
Stratford
Berwick Heyfield
Cranbourne
m
150km
25k
Traralgon
Newborough
Warragul
Yarragan Rosedale Sale
Trafalgar Moe
Churchill
Mirboo North
Phillip Island
Leongatha
Introduction
Wonthaggi
Yarram
Foster
Inverloch
Latrobe City is one of Victoria’s major Regional Cities, located 135 km east of Melbourne, with a
population of approximately 75,500. The municipality comprises several major urban centres, is the
primary service and cultural centre for the Gippsland region, and hosts regional headquarters for
government, private and education entities.
For decades, Latrobe City has been The Latrobe Valley has been in Council believes that major
the epicentre of power generation transition for many years, following infrastructure investment continues
in Victoria. The region’s brown coal the Hazelwood Power Station and to be critical to future-proof our
has been utilised for the provision of Mine closures in 2017, and the economy, drive our economic and
affordable electricity for the majority subsequent significant investment social step change and unlock
of Victoria (currently contributing in in the region by the Victorian and this region’s potential as a strong,
excess of 70 per cent of Victoria’s Commonwealth Governments. progressive and fast growing Regional
energy requirements) originally by With further power station closures City.
the State Electricity Commission of anticipated in the next 20-25 years,
Victoria and subsequently by private our region will continue to evolve
mine operators via three large coal as part of this ongoing economic Latrobe City Council
mines at Traralgon (AGL Loy Yang), transformation and seek investment welcomes the opportunity
and Newborough (Yallourn) and now in industries that contribute to the to provide its pre-budget
closed Morwell (Hazelwood). economic post-COVID-19 recovery of
submission to the Victorian
the region and the state.
Overall, electricity, gas, water and State Budget 2022/23.
waste services are the most valuable As with the rest of the country, This submission presents
industries in Latrobe City, yielding Latrobe City has been further Latrobe City’s projects
over $2.6 billion in regional output. challenged by the diverse and that are identified as
Other important industries include profound impacts from the COVID-19 high priority by Latrobe
manufacturing, construction, rental, pandemic. Our economy has been City Council due to their
hiring and real estate services, and significantly impacted, with 50 per potential to create jobs,
healthcare and social assistance.1 cent of the businesses in Latrobe support economic growth
Latrobe City has also a large forestry City adversely impacted, particularly and bring about social
industry which services Australian accommodation and hospitality, arts
outcomes in the sustained
Paper’s pulp and paper mill (the and recreation services, retail trade,
COVID-19 environment.
largest in Australia). and small private health and social
services. These proposed projects
Currently, Latrobe City has a diverse
economy of around 4,442 businesses, Pre-COVID-19 employment in Latrobe include:
employing approximately 32,400 City was estimated to be 32,389 jobs. • Flood Recovery Project.
people. With a Gross Regional Product The impact of the pandemic on jobs
(GRP) is valued at $5.614 billion, reached a low point of 28,227 in • Gippsland Material Recovery
Latrobe City makes a significant June 2020, with a gradual recovery Facility (MRF).
contribution to the Victorian in line with the staggered temporary • Inter-Township Trail Network.
economy.2 easing of restrictions occurring over
the subsequent months. For Latrobe • Latrobe City Infrastructure Fund.
City the net loss of jobs over the
12 months from February 2020 to
February 2021 is estimated at 1,536,
representing a 4.74% reduction in
employment.3
1 REMPLAN COVID-19 Economic Impact Analysis, June 2020
2 REMPLAN COVID-19 Economic Impact Analysis, June 2020
3 REMPLAN COVID-19 Economic Impact Analysis, June 2020
Page 4 LatrobeCity FLOOD RECOVERY PROJECT Traralgon Recreation Reserve - Multi-Use Pavilion And Alternate Facilities For User Groups = Future-Proofing of Reserve + User Group Security + Large Sporting Events + Social and Community Benefits
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Budget Submission Summary
VICTORIAN STATE BUDGET 22/23 PROPOSAL #1:
FLOOD RECOVERY PROJECT
Latrobe City Council calls on the Victorian Government to support flood recovery to the amount of $10
million. The reserve was recently decimated by floods that resulted from a significant severe weather event
that affected Latrobe City and the entire state on 9 and 10 June 2021. Latrobe City Council is also seeking
Government assistance to mitigate flooding across our communities, and reduce the impact and frequency of
flooding for properties and infrastructure in our townships.
On 9 and 10 June 2021, parts Latrobe City Council acknowledges
of Victoria experienced a severe the Victorian Government for its
Employment potential: weather event that had widespread support to Latrobe City through
Construction phase: 50 jobs flood impacts across Latrobe City. the Recovery Support Program for
(estimate) the June 2021 storm and flood
As a result of the significant floods
Commencement date: event. These funds support the
in Traralgon and surrounds, many
Within 6 months of funding employment of Recovery Support
buildings and usergroups within the
Workers to assist individuals and
Proposed Victorian Traralgon Recreation Reserve were
families on their recovery from the
Government investment: impacted and require re-location
storm and flood event impacts.
$10 million and/or re-construction.
Financial support of $10 million is
needed to future proof the reserve
and user group activities.
This project will
include two primary
developments:
1) Construct a new pavilion
within the recreation
reserve, above flood levels
which incorporates facilities
primarily for the sporting
clubs/groups affected; and
2) Relocate the many
community groups who
do not rely on the sporting
facilities within the reserve
by constructing new
buildings in alternate
locations within Traralgon.
Supplied by Blake Bourne Photography
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OUR FLOOD RECOVERY
$10 million
ASK Employment potential:
Construction phase: 50 jobs (estimate)
Commencement date:
Within 6 months of funding
Proposed Victorian Government investment:
$10 million
Traralgon Recreation Reserve Relocating To
Multi-Use Pavilion Alternate Sites
4 x Change 1 x Gym Public toilets Office Buildings for Creating an
rooms space 5+ usergroups outdoor event
(Sheds and space to relocate
pavilions) the Agricultural
Society, which
facilitates the
Traralgon Show
1 x Event space 4 x Coaches, and other events
Spectator
viewing areas with kitchen Media and
Officials boxes
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES:
INVESTMENT READY:
Redevelopment Plan in place.
COUNCIL OWNED LAND IN PRIME LOCATION:
Central location close to township, railway station and Princes Highway.
SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY ASSET SUPPORTED
BY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY:
Established recreation reserve and existing user groups.
FUTURE -
PROOFING
OF RESERVE
SOCIAL
& COMMUNITY BENEFITS
SECURITY
FOR 19 USER
GROUPS
$10m
PROPOSED INVESTMENT
COMMENCEMENT DATE:
Within 6 months
of funding
Page 7 LatrobeCity GIPPSLAND MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY (MRF) Available well located heavy industrial land + Tested markets + Existing skills and processing know how = Economic growth and diversification opportunities for Latrobe City and the broader region.
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Budget Submission Summary
VICTORIAN STATE BUDGET 22/23 PROPOSAL #2:
GIPPSLAND MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY (MRF)
Latrobe City Council calls on the Victorian Government to support a 50,000-tonne capacity
Material Recovery Facility to be located in the Morwell Heavy Industry Precinct in Latrobe City
through the investment of $10 million.
Gippsland requires the establishment In association with Gippsland Waste
of a Regional Material Recovery and Resource Recovery Group
Employment potential: Facility to improve product (GWRRG), One Gippsland has
Construction phase: 100 direct jobs
quality and quantity; and attract been testing the market through
Ongoing: 25 direct jobs
new markets, job creation and the facilitation of collaborative
Commencement date: investment in our region. The procurement opportunities for
Subject to business case Morwell Heavy Industry Precinct in future kerbside collection and
Proposed Victorian Latrobe City has been earmarked as material processing contracts.
Government investment: an ideal location for such a facility.
This process consistently identified
$10 million
This is a key opportunity for the need for a Regional Material
(total project costs $30 million)
the Gippsland region to secure Recovery Facility, which aligns with
regional jobs within a future circular independent recommendations
economy. Gippsland is well placed to provided to Government by
be leaders of the circular economy; Infrastructure Victoria and Deloitte
we have a high-skilled workforce as part of their review of state-wide
and current expertise in reprocessing recycling infrastructure needs.
of green waste, plastics, cardboard
The $30 million facility could be
and paper. The site will also improve
funded jointly by the Victorian and
recycling and local reprocessing of
Commonwealth Governments,
paper and cardboard, plastics and
alongside with private investment.
glass, and the quality of materials for
reprocessing and re-manufacturing
Gippsland councils are working
together to achieve greater recovery
and re-use of waste products
through the establishment of
a Gippsland Material Recovery
Facility. This will be achieved by
leveraging partnerships established
through One Gippsland that brings
together education, industry
and local government leaders to
respond to challenges and advance
opportunities to support the
prosperity of our region.
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GIPPSLAND MATERIAL RECOVERY
OUR FACILITY (MRF)
ASK Employment potential:
Construction phase: 100 direct jobs
Ongoing: 25 direct jobs
Commencement date:
Subject to business case
Proposed Victorian Government investment:
$10 million
(total project cost $30 million)
The Gippsland MRF will: MARKET TESTING
THROUGH JOINT
PROCUREMENT
Increase the recovery and local reprocessing
of materials including paper and cardboard, The joint procurement approach that is
glass and plastics; through innovation in being undertaken by participating Councils
materials sorting. is expected to increase the volume of
materials made available to the resource
recovery market through aggregation and
Have a capacity of 50,000 tonnes and the
consolidation of volumes to create viability
ability to generate the quality and quantity
in recovering valuable resources from
of recycled products necessary to attract
waste, including opportunities for the local
market demand of recovered materials and
reprocessing of recovered materials.
re-manufacturing;
Support service efficiencies, new investment MORWELL HEAVY
and jobs creation opportunities to benefit the INDUSTRY PRECINCT –
Latrobe City community and region; AN IDEAL LOCATION
FOR GIPPSLAND
Morwell is one of the few places in Victoria
Reduce waste to landfill. to have available large undeveloped
Industrial 2 Zone (heavy industry) land.
It also is centrally located within eastern
Victoria, has buffers and access to national
$ Reduce service liability and cost to ratepayers highways, rail networks, energy and water
utilities. Additionally, the extent of large
vacant land within the industry precinct
provides the opportunity to co-locate
symbiotic processors of recovered material.
Maintain and create new re-manufacturing
opportunities in the region
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Current policies supporting the establishment
of the Gippsland Material Recovery Facility
• Recycling Victoria – A New Economy
• State-wide Waste and Resource Recovery Infrastructure Plan (SWIRRP)
• Gippsland Waste and Resource Recovery Implementation Plan 2017
• Infrastructure Victoria’s 30-year strategy
• Gippsland Regional Plan (2020-2025)
• Latrobe Planning Scheme - Clause 21.07-8
• Industrial and Employment Strategy (2019) (Latrobe City Council)
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES:
REGIONAL FACILITY TO SERVICE ALL OF GIPPSLAND:
Economic and job creation benefits that have flow on effect for the
whole of Gippsland.
SKILLED WORKFORCE AND PROCESSING CAPABILITY:
Latrobe City has world-class engineering capabilities and current expertise in
reprocessing of green waste, plastics, cardboard and paper.
SUITABLE LAND IN PRIME LOCATION:
Latrobe City offers in excess of 400 hectares of zoned Industry 1 and 2 land -
suitably located, well buffered and serviced by regional road and rail transport
networks.
TESTED MARKETS:
Market testing occurring through the facilitation of the current collaborative
procurement tender for future kerbside collection and material processing
contracts.
PARTNERSHIPS AND STAKEHOLDER SUPPORT:
Established and formalised regional collaboration through One Gippsland.
FEED
$30m $10m
100 construction &
INCREASED 25 ongoing jobs
MATERIALS
RECOVERY
STOCK NEW PRIVATE
INVESTMENT AND
TOTAL PROJECT COST PROPOSED VICTORIAN
FOR QUALITY JOB CREATION
RECYCLED PRODUCTS OPPORTUNITIES GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTPage 11 GIPPSLAND REGION COMINGLED WASTE VOLUME 2026 and 2036
Page 12 LatrobeCity INTER-TOWNSHIP TRAIL NETWORK A structured process for planning and delivery + Community support + Multitude of social, economic and wellbeing benefits = Opportunity for a connected Regional City
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Budget Submission Summary
VICTORIAN STATE BUDGET 22/23 PROPOSAL #3:
LATROBE CITY INTER-TOWNSHIP
TRAIL NETWORK
Latrobe City Council calls on the Victorian Government to support the Inter-Township Trail Network in
Latrobe City through a $40 million investment in construction and $3 million for planning and detailed
design. This project will connect all our towns via Rail Trails and Shared Paths as an opportunity to
generate significant community connectivity, recreational, social, tourism and economic outcomes for
the region.
Latrobe City community is calling for Community connectivity is
inter-township walking and cycling important factor for people
Employment potential: trails that link our major townships. considering a move to regional
Construction phase: 25 jobs Council has developed a draft inter- areas and when choosing a place to
Ongoing: 50 jobs township trails network plan as a live and work. Liveable cities have
Commencement date: preliminary plan to guide strategy attractive neighbourhoods that
Immediate development. These trails would are accessible, make people feel
provide improved opportunities comfortable and safe, combine a
Proposed Victorian for various forms of exercise and diverse and resilient local economy
Government investment: movement through Latrobe City; and have stimulating public spaces
$3 million for Planning and enhance health and wellbeing that transcend all demographic
Detailed Design; and outcomes for the community; profiles, encourage outdoor activity
$40 million for Construction improve the physical and sense and support community cohesion.
of place connection within the
community and boost the tourism
offering and visitation numbers of
Connected Regional City - Latrobe City by linking these main
Latrobe City Inter-Township townships to the existing Gippsland
Trail Network Rail Trail and the Grand Ridge Rail
Trail. Funding is needed to develop
This project constructs the following
some of the primary routes into
trail connections:
deliverable projects.
• Boolarra (Grand Ridge Rail Trail) to The Latrobe City community has
Yinnar voiced its collective support for the
creation of attractive, well-serviced
• Yinnar to Churchill
and connected communities. These
• Churchill to Morwell are known core drivers for the
• Morwell to Moe growing community connectedness;
a sense of belonging which is
• Traralgon CBD to Gippsland Plains essential for good mental health
Rail Trail outcomes; and for vitalising social
• Traralgon to Tyers and cultural life in a city.
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LATROBE CITY INTER-TOWNSHIP
OUR TRAIL NETWORK
ASK Employment potential:
Construction phase: 25 jobs
Ongoing: 50 jobs
Commencement date:
Immediate
Proposed Victorian Government investment:
$3 million for Planning and Detailed Design; and
$40 million for Construction
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES: (Future)
Toongabbie
INVESTMENT READY: Gippsland Plains
Rail Trail
Council has recently completed the Traralgon to Morwell
Shared Path and have refined a structured process Tyers
Glengarry
to ensure success for future major shared path/trail
Yallourn North
construction projects. MOE/NEWBOROUGH
Moe to Yallourn
Traralgon
Rail Trail
to Morwell
(Future) Shared Path
Morwell Main TRARALGON
Drain Trail
COUNCIL OWNED LAND
IN PRIME LOCATION:
MORWELL
The Latrobe City community has voiced its collective Loy Yang to
support for enhanced liveability and the creation of Traralgon South
Trail
attractive, well-serviced and connected communities.
Traralgon South
CHURCHILL
Yinnar
OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY ASSET Grand Ridge
Rail Trail
WITH A MULTITUDE OF BENEFITS:
Boolarra
These trails will bring about opportunities for various
forms of exercise; enhance health and wellbeing
outcomes for the community; improve the physical and
sense of place connection within the community, and Inter-Township
boost the tourism offering and visitation Trails Network
numbers of Latrobe City. Existing Shared
Paths and Trails
Preferred
connection routes
Alternate or
additional routes
PROPOSED INVESTMENT:
$3 million for
25 JOBS
Construction phase
50 JOBS
ONGOING
COMMENCEMENT DATE:
July 2022 $43m PROPOSED INVESTMENT
Planning and
Detailed Design;
and $40 million
for ConstructionPage 15 LatrobeCity UNBLOCKING LATROBE CITY INFRASTRUCTURE BARRIERS Latrobe City Infrastructure Fund = Future-Proofing of Our Precincts + Industry Investment + Social & Economic Benefits + Growth of Our Regional City
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Budget Submission Summary
VICTORIAN STATE BUDGET 22/23 PROPOSAL #4:
LATROBE CITY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
Latrobe City Council calls on the Victorian Government to establish an Infrastructure Fund to address
the limited capacity and availability of enabling infrastructure and utility services to support industrial,
commercial and residential growth within Latrobe City.
Council has been active in the
preparation of Development Investment in priority utility services
Commencement date: Plans, Development Contribution and infrastructure is considered
Immediate Plans, Precinct Structure Plans and paramount to Latrobe City’s capacity
Proposed Victorian associated planning permits to to grow its economy, employment
Government investment: ensure land is available for growth and population.
$35 million and new investment. It is considered
that there are sufficient zoned The necessary utility services could
and approved planning permits be most effectively delivered
to address current land supply if a rolling Infrastructure Fund
demands for at least the next 10-15 was in place, supported by State
years. Government funding.
Since 2004 Latrobe City Council Despite Council undertaking the While the Victorian Government’s
has undertaken significant urban aforementioned land use planning contribution of $10 million for the
growth area planning across activities, current and future growth Latrobe City Food Manufacturing
large and small townships; opportunities across key precincts Precinct (Alexanders Road Food
completing Structure Plans continue to be delayed, and in Precinct) is a welcome first step,
and Development Plans which some instances prevented due to further Government support is
subsequently enabled 800ha the absence or capacity of critical needed to enable a larger scale
of residential land releases services (i.e. sewer, gas, electricity, residential and industrial investment
across the municipality in the arterial road connections etc.). in Latrobe City across the region’s
2012/2013 financial year. An greenfield development sites:
additional 600ha of land was The realisation of residential and
later released in 2015 as part industry growth opportunities is
therefore determined not by market 1. Lake Narracan Precinct
of the Lake Narracan Precinct
demand, interest or opportunity, Structure Plan;
Structure Plan.
rather it is inadvertently being 2. Traralgon North Development
restrained by the capacity or extent Plan and Development
of utility services and infrastructure. Contribution Plan; and
It is acknowledged that the 3. Morwell North West
requirement for an individual Development Plan and
developer or business to fund Development Contribution Plan.
necessary infrastructure is common
and accepted. However, within
Latrobe City and many other
regional areas there are a number
of instances where the cost and
benefit of infrastructure extend well
beyond any reasonable nexus with
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LATROBE CITY INFRASTRUCTURE
OUR FUND TO UNLOCK OUR REGIONAL
ASK CITY’S GROWTH POTENTIAL
Commencement date:
Immediate
Proposed Victorian Government investment:
$35 million
Project Benefits:
Fund enabling infrastructure to support the
residential and economic growth of Latrobe COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES:
City’s priority precincts.
INVESTMENT READY:
Provide funding infrastructure to enable sites
$ for industrial, residential and commercial land
to be developed.
Development Plans, Development
Contribution Plans, Precinct
Structure Plans and associated
Planning Permits in Place.
Assist with the timely delivery of additional/
improved community and recreational assets.
MARKET DEMAND:
Develop projects that will reaffirm our
Elevated demand for serviced
position as a Regional City.
industrial, residential and commercial
land across Latrobe City.
Implement a town planning regime which
facilitates appropriate urban growth, industry
diversification, liveability and connectivity of
SIGNIFICANT COUNCIL SUPPORT:
Latrobe City.
Long-standing advocacy by Council.
Assist with the timely delivery of infrastructure
for the provision of increased housing in
a market that is increasingly becoming
unaffordable for local community members
both owner occupiers and renters.
FUTURE-
PROOFING
OF OUR PRECINCTS
SOCIAL &
ECONOMIC
BENEFITS
INDUSTRY
INVESTMENT $35m
PROPOSED INVESTMENT
COMMENCEMENT DATE:
IMMEDIATE141 COMMERCIAL ROAD MORWELL
PHONE: 1300 367 700
EMAIL: latrobe@latrobe.vic.gov.au CONTACT
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Phone: 1300 367 700
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